As global livestock production shifts toward sustainable, high-tech, and welfare-focused systems, KISTOCK 2025 offers a strategic platform for Dutch companies to engage with one of Asia’s most dynamic agricultural markets. Held biennially in Daegu, South Korea, KISTOCK (Korea International Livestock Expo) is the country’s largest livestock and animal husbandry exhibition, attracting over 30,000 professional visitors and more than 500 exhibitors from across the world. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and professionals to explore future-ready solutions and foster international collaboration.
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NL Pavilion at KISTOCK 2023
Korean livestock sector: rapid development, growing demand
In the last two years, South Korea’s livestock industry has undergone significant transformation, driven by government policy, market demand, and urgent challenges facing the sector. Responding to climate change and animal disease outbreaks, Korean authorities have prioritized a more sustainable, tech-integrated approach to livestock farming—opening new opportunities for international cooperation and innovation.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) has ramped up carbon reduction initiatives by promoting manure management systems that reduce methane emissions and introducing pilot programs for low-emission livestock housing. Funding has also been directed toward digital farm management platforms, smart sensors, and AI-based feeding systems—technologies in which Dutch companies are global leaders.
Meanwhile, biosecurity and disease prevention have taken center stage following outbreaks of African Swine Fever and avian influenza. Korea is tightening standards on farm hygiene, livestock movement, and disease surveillance—creating strong demand for foreign expertise in animal health, traceability, and precision livestock farming.
On the consumer side, Korean buyers are increasingly focused on ethical production, animal welfare, and food safety. The premium meat and dairy market is growing rapidly, with interest in animal-friendly certification, clean-label products, and transparency in the supply chain. This consumer trend aligns closely with Dutch values and innovations in welfare-enhancing systems, antibiotic reduction, and sustainable production practices.
Together, these shifts have positioned South Korea as a high-potential market for Dutch livestock technology, offering fertile ground for long-term partnerships built on sustainability, efficiency, and shared innovation.
Dutch participation at KISTOCK 2023
The Netherlands joined KISTOCK 2023 with a dedicated Netherlands Pavilion organized by the Dutch Embassy in Seoul. Dutch companies showcased innovations in automated dairy systems, precision livestock monitoring, and circular manure management, attracting strong attention and creating valuable new business leads.
(Read more: Strong Dutch Presence at Korea’s Biggest Livestock Expo)
Addressing sector challenges: Dutch solutions in action
South Korea’s livestock industry is actively seeking answers to pressing challenges—including labor shortages, environmental stress, and growing consumer expectations. Dutch innovations directly respond to these priorities:
- Robotic systems reduce labor dependency and enhance farm productivity
- Digital health monitoring and sanitation solutions improve welfare, biosecurity, and food safety
- Manure valorization technologies, including biochar, support circular agriculture and carbon reduction goals
These strengths position Dutch companies as preferred partners for Korean industry transformation.
Why Dutch companies should join KISTOCK 2025
KISTOCK 2025 offers Dutch companies an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their strengths, expand their market presence, and build strategic relationships in Korea and the wider East Asian region. Participation benefits include:
- High-visibility exposure at Korea’s largest livestock expo
- Direct access to Korean importers, farmers, cooperatives, and policymakers
- Co-branding opportunities within the Netherlands Pavilion
- A chance to lead and shape Korea’s transition to sustainable livestock practices
Register Now for KISTOCK 2025
🗓️ Date: September 10–12, 2025
📍 Location: EXCO, Daegu, South Korea
To secure your space and explore participation options within the Netherlands Pavilion, visit www.kistock.co.kr and contact the Dutch Embassy’s LAN team in Seoul at SEO-LVVN@minbuza.nl
Spaces are limited—express your interest early!